In a highly anticipated final match, King's Lynn and Ely & Chesterton United battled it out for the Premier League title. The game started with palpable tension as both teams were determined to secure the win. King's Lynn dominated possession early on, while ECU held a tight defensive line. It took nine minutes of intense play before the deadlock was broken, with Captain Josh Taylor confidently converting a penalty to give his team the lead. Shortly thereafter, Jamie Griffin stunned the crowd with a remarkable goal, skillfully chipping the ball up and volleying it into the net, making it 2-0 for King's Lynn.
ECU managed to pull one back just before halftime when Martin Walker found the back of the net. The halftime score stood at 2-1, keeping the game finely balanced. The second half commenced with King's Lynn immediately extending their lead through another goal from Taylor. Despite ECU's best efforts, their star player, Luis Gomes, seemed off his game and struggled to make an impact. King's Lynn capitalized on this opportunity and swiftly scored again, this time courtesy of Ryan Barnes, who finished off a well-executed team move. ECU did manage to respond briefly with a goal from Max Dunand, but it would be their final contribution to the scoresheet.
Lynn in action
As the game progressed, King's Lynn shifted into a higher gear and launched relentless attacks. ECU's frustration became evident, leading to numerous team fouls. The situation worsened for them when Wilson received a blue card for a reckless leg kick. Capitalizing on the power play, King's Lynn found the back of the net eight more times. The final scoreline stood at an emphatic 12-2, sealing King's Lynn's title triumph and completing a remarkable double for the second consecutive year.
Congratulations to King's Lynn on their outstanding achievement, and well done to Ely & Chesterton United for pushing them to their limits.
Kings Lynn Team: J. Roberts (GK), T. Allander (GK), J. Horn, J. Tucker (x2), H. Dugdale (x1), J. Taylor (x5), J. Griffin (x2), R. Barnes (x1), O. Norris (x1), A. Horn (Coach), J. Baker (Delegate)
Ely & Chesterton United Team: H. Ford (GK), K. Brady, M. Dunand (x1), L. Gomes, H. Dunand, M. Walker (x1), T. Wilson (Blue card), P. Goncalves, H. Barrow, B. Barrow (Coach), M. Dunand (Delegate)
Referees: Derek Bell & Jack Thomas